Quick answer:
The Kubota M4900 tractor engine horsepower found is 54 hp. PTO horsepower found is 45 hp.
Engine HP54 hp
PTO HP45 hp
Power / weight12 hp per 1,000 lb
Kubota M4900 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 54 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 45 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 164.8 cu in (2.7 L) |
| Engine | Kubota 2.7L |
| Operating weight | 4,497 lb (2,040 kg) |
| PTO-to-engine ratio | 83.3% of engine horsepower |
| Power-to-weight | 12 hp per 1,000 lb |
| Horsepower class | small utility tractor horsepower |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Operating weight benchmark
Power-to-weight benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for utility tractors.
Kubota M4900 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Kubota M4900 tractor engine horsepower found is 54 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Kubota M4900 is 45 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements. |
| Horsepower class | The Kubota M4900 is listed as small utility tractor horsepower based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Kubota M4900 is 2,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine specs found | Engine specs found for the Kubota M4900 include Kubota 2.7L and 164.8 cu in (2.7 L) displacement. |
| Operating weight | The operating weight found for the Kubota M4900 is 4,497 lb (2,040 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor. |
| PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio | The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Kubota M4900 is 83.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found. |
| Power-to-weight | The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Kubota M4900 is 12 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found. |
| Horsepower planning note | For the Kubota M4900, use 54 hp as the engine comparison number and 45 hp as the implement-power number. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official kubotausa.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.

